I started posting on HowieinSeattle in 11/04, following progressive American politics in the spirit of Howard Dean's effort to "Take Our Country Back." I decided to follow my heart and posted on seattleforbarackobama from 2/07 to 11/08.--"Howie Martin is the Abe Linkin' of progressive Seattle."--Michael Hood.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

"Joe Mallahan / Approve Ref 71" (video)

Joe Mallahan urges Seattle voters to Approve Ref 71 this November to protect all Washington families.

Howie P.S.: Mallahan sent the video along with this email message:

Yesterday, the Approve Referendum 71 campaign released polling information that shows a tough fight ahead to protect all Washington families under current domestic partnership laws. In Washington state, there are 12,000 people registered in domestic partnerships. Approving Referendum 71 will protect family/medical leave for sick loved ones, will protect health insurance coverage for a family and will provide protections for children if a parent dies. If we do not approve Ref. 71, these protections will be taken away.

Seattle's LGBT community has honored me with their highest ranking (5 straight A's) in the mayoral campaign and their support helped me win the primary. Now, I am here to urge Seattle voters to approve Referendum 71. Taking away family protections are not my values and I know they aren't your values either. That's why I am asking you to join me in approving Referendum 71.

Please watch my new video urging Seattleites to register to vote, to turn out the vote and to donate to the Approve 71 campaign. You can watch my "Approve Ref. 71" video here.

We need to spread the word that this will be a tough fight. We need to get out the Seattle vote to show that Washington is a place that treats all families fairly and equally.

Please join me Approving Referendum 71.

For more information or to donate directly, please go to: www.approve71.com. And feel free to forward my video, if it helps get the word out.

Sincerely,

Joe Mallahan

P.S. To remain compliant with election law, I am required to let you know that this was paid for by me personally and not my campaign: Paid for by Joe Mallahan, 3716 Densmore Ave N, Seattle WA 98103. Sponsored by Approve 71, PO Box 12216, Seattle, WA 98102. If you'd like to not receive notices like this in the future, click here to unsubscribe.